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What do you do when you have to go out of town for a while and don't know anyone there?
In short go and relax... Just because you don't know anyone there is no excuse to sit in your hotel all evening. On of my previous jobs meant me going away to cities, countries, and even continents where I was the only person I knew.
Learn to enjoy being with yourself just as much as being with others. And at the moment, I think its something which people don't develop, mainly because the media portays being by yourself as being sad. Its not. Its time when when you can go and take as long or as short time eating dinner, seeing what you want to do, doing what you want to do.
Look at it as being a break from your life...
Of course, be careful, and watch out.
Have fun!
Orlando is a blast! Whether you're going to Florida by yourself, or with others, you can still have a ball!
Attractions
DisneyLand - If you've never been, it's worth a visit.
Universal Studios - Two thumbs up, lots to see and do. Bring a camera. Check out Twister, Earthquake and make sure you ride Back to the Future.
Islands of Adverture - If you only have time for one theme park, this is the one. The Hulk, Dueling Dragons, Spider-man and Jurassic Park. This place is packed with excellent rides (if you're a fan of thrill rides)
Shopping
There are more outlet malls in Orlando than anywhere else I've ever seen. There is one in particular, near SeaWorld, that has a great selection of clothes, sunglasses and sports equipment. It's outdoors and worth a visit.
Food and Drink
Whenever we visit, we always eat at Cracker Barrel (we don't have them up here in Canada). I would recommend CityWalk (at Univeral Studios), Downtown Disney (Wolfgang Puck Café) and Pointe Orlando. Be sure to eat at Bob Marleys restaurant if you visit CityWalk.
Kennedy Space Center
I found this really interesting and a great way to spend a few hours. You get up close and personal with some pretty massive rockets and shuttles.
Golf
There are a whack of outstanding courses in and around Disney. Mind you, if you don't golf, this probably wouldn't interest you. ;)
Okay, I'd better stop, it sounds like I work for the city of Orlando now. :)
It doesn't really matter if you're by yourself, as long as you enjoy yourself. Go and see as much as you can.
Have fun!
- Chad
Goodness, where would I begin? Seriously, go visit at least Epcot at WDW - you can do the World Showcase and have a beer from each country. (Mexico, Germany, Norway, China, Japan, Africa, USA, France, UK, Canada) Check out the Fountain of Nations.
Not to mention you could catch La Nouba (Cirque du Soleil) at Downtown Disney - great show, btw.
Hmm, dinner at the California Grill atop the Contemporary resort at WDW (watching the fireworks going off at the Magic Kingdom) would be nice...
For more Disney stuff to do check out wdwig.com aka everything you could want to know about Disney World and more.
LisaB
The days start off beautifully, but by the time you get out of your classes it will probably be pouring with large Orlando-sized rain drops.
Have fun! ;)
My only advice is to stay inside where it's air conditioned.
Mike.
